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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid, American model

Born
October 9, 1996
Age in 2026
30
Zodiac sign
Libra
Birth year
1996

About Bella Hadid

Isabella Khair Hadid ( hə-DEED; born October 9, 1996) is an American fashion model. In 2022, she was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Throughout her career, Hadid has made at least 35 appearances on international Vogue covers. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on its annual list in 2023. Hadid began her modeling career aged 16. She was signed to IMG Models in August 2014, and made her New York Fashion Week debut the following month. In 2016, she was voted "Model of the Year" by industry professionals for Models.com. In 2017, Hadid broke Doutzen Kroes's record for the most Vogue September covers in one year by appearing in five international editions. As of 2023, Hadid was one of the world's highest paid models, earning $19 million. In December, Hadid made her first cover appearance on Jalouse, and was featured on day 27 of Love magazine's Love Advent Calendar. In December 2015, she made her Chanel debut, walking for the first time for Métiers d'Art in Rome. On May 31, 2016, Hadid became an ambassador for Dior Makeup. Hadid has made 35 appearances on international Vogue covers.

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Bella Hadid timeline

  1. In December 2015, she made her Chanel debut, walking for the first time for Métiers d'Art in Rome.
  2. On May 31, 2016, Hadid became an ambassador for Dior Makeup.
  3. In 2017, Hadid broke Doutzen Kroes's record for the most Vogue September covers in one year by appearing in five international editions.

The world when Bella Hadid was born

Bella Hadid was born in 1996. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1996

  • #1 song"Macarena" – Los Del Rio
  • Top movieThe English Patient
  • Top TV showER
  • Best-selling bookThe Runaway Jury – John Grisham

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMichael Jordan leads Bulls to 72-10 record and 4th NBA title
  • Top headlineCentennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta
  • Technology milestoneDolly the sheep — first mammal cloned from an adult cell
  • Defining fadMacarena dance craze
  • Notable inventionPalm Pilot
  • World population5.77 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderBill Clinton
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonChicago Bulls (NBA)
  • U.S. population265.2M

1996 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Bella Hadid's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19962026
Gas$1.23$3.45/gal
Average home$115,800$435,000
Average income$44,006$67,500
Minimum wage$4.75$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$4.42$11.95
Postage stamp$0.32$0.73
Population265.2M341 million

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